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Alicia Sims

Hi! My name is Alicia Sims and I am a student, wife and mother. I juggle my online study with the demands of work and family life, but I always make time to look after the health and happiness of myself and my family. In any pockets of free time I love to read, write and cook, as well as host board game nights and Dungeons and Dragons sessions.

How to write a cover letter

Whether your study is coming to an end or you need a part-time job to get you through next session, having a powerful cover letter is a crucial part of the job-seeking process. In short, a cover letter introduces who you are by giving a brief...

Tech tips to streamline your study

It is time to get back into the habit of studying. You may have bought yourself a shiny new gadget to ditch the pen-and-paper note-taking method of lectures past. If you’re looking to streamline your study sessions with tech, these somewhat secret...

Beat procrastination

This study session, leave procrastination behind once and for all and eat the proverbial elephant in the room that is your degree. How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. Studying is no different, especially when it comes to assignments...

Level up your study with gamification

Gamifi…what? Gamification is the emerging of elements from gaming, such as earning experience, being rewarded, competition, status and socialisation, to something that may be seen as mundane in comparison, like studying. This can also include...

Winter-proof your workout

Now that winter has officially arrived, the motivation to continue exercising disappears along with the sunshine. This is not the time to give up on exercise though! Why is exercise so important for students? Exercise reduces stress and anxiety...

Winter warmers on a budget

With the cooler weather well and truly upon us, there is nothing better than a big bowl of comfort food after a day’s study. Soups, casseroles and pasta dishes become a winter staple and the best bit is, they are not only good for your soul but also...

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